versatile

[US]/ˈvɜːsətaɪl/
[UK]/ˈvɜːrsətl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. having a variety of knowledge, skills, or professions; able to be used in many different ways, multi-functional.

Phrases & Collocations

versatile person

Example Sentences

a versatile sewing machine.

an all-around athlete.See Synonyms at versatile

he was versatile enough to play on either wing.

A versatile person is often good at a number of different things.

He was the Beatles' most versatile singer and not just as a balladeer.

After totting up as many assists as he has goals in recent seasons, the versatile striker has come in for criticism from the media for not being selfish enough.

For instance, the more versatile Singaporeans, with richer experiences of life, might have been deterred from taking part for fear of losing face within sight of friends and relatives, should they perform ignominiously.

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